There is no standalone “ACCB portal” — the Affordable Child Care Benefit is managed through the BC government’s main My Account portal. Here is exactly how to log in, apply, and manage your benefit in 2026.
Where Is the ACCB Portal?
Go to www.gov.bc.ca → search “Affordable Child Care Benefit.” Log in using your BC Services Card (most secure), Basic BCeID, or Business BCeID. Once inside My Account, navigate to Child Care Assistance to see your ACCB file.
Step-by-Step: Applying Through the Portal
- Visit www.gov.bc.ca and search “Affordable Child Care Benefit apply”
- Click Apply Now — you are redirected to the BC government My Account login
- Log in with BC Services Card, Basic BCeID, or Business BCeID
- Complete the application: SIN, spouse SIN (if applicable), child’s date of birth, licensed centre address (Smiling Kids: 1380 Coast Meridian Road, Coquitlam BC V3E 3J3), previous year Notice of Assessment
- Submit — confirmation email sent; processing 4–8 weeks
- Approval letter by mail and email; benefit paid directly to the centre
Managing Your ACCB Account — Renewals and Changes
| Task | How to Complete |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | Respond to BC government renewal notice via My Account |
| Change childcare provider | Update online or call 1-888-338-6622 |
| Check absent day count | My Account → Child Care Assistance → ACCB file |
| Report income change | Call 1-888-338-6622 — possible mid-year adjustment |
| Lost account access | Call 1-888-338-6622, Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM Pacific |
ACCB Absent Days — What the Portal Tracks
BC allows up to 30 absent days per benefit year. After 30 consecutive absent days, the benefit may be suspended. Log into My Account to see your running absent day count. The centre also tracks and reports absences to the province.
📍 Smiling Kids Coquitlam: 1380 Coast Meridian Road, Coquitlam BC V3E 3J3 | 📞 604-600-4393
Full ACCB application guide | Estimate your benefit | ACCB absent days policy
